Blacksmith Boys Band
They'll be on hand with their embellished iron instruments and
music stands to play familiar old and new tunes.
Alesmith
Award-winning brews by local brewery, www.Alesmith.com, and possibly a special CBA brew will be onsite.
Vendors
Many Blacksmith and Farrier suppliers will attend the conference as vendors.
If you are interested in vendor space, contact Dave Vogel at (760) 720-7896.
Tailgate Sales
Bring your extra tools and treasures to sell and bring along a few dollars to bring home some new treasures.
Anvils, forges, tongs, hammers, post vises, swage blocks, cone mandrels, hand crank blowers, chisels, punches,
drills, and truck loads of other rusty things change hands in the Tailgate Sales area.
Gallery
Remember to bring items for the Gallery.
In addition to your forged treasures, areas will be set aside for special showings:
By Hammer & Hand display will feature many of your handmade hammers.
Under 18 exhibit will feature the works of our youngest smiths.
Basic II presentation will show samples of Basic II items, including tooling.
Show off what you are learning, and encourage others to work towards this certificate.
Ugly Tongs Contest in the Gallery. Come on. Reach under the bench and pull out those ugly tongs you made before you knew how. We've all got them. Here's your chance to win for a change. Winner selected by "popular vote."
Blacksmith's Choice Award - Vote for Your Favorite Pieces
Gallery visitors will be given ballots to vote for favorite pieces. Special prizes will be awarded Saturday Night.
Iron-in-the-Hat
The traditional Iron-in-the-Hat Blacksmith’s raffle will be held on Saturday Evening. Bring those small handmade or other special items be they rusty or new. This is an excellent opportunity to share your pieces support the CBA and to see the others scramble for the “good stuff.” Iron-in-the-Hat tickets will be sold on site only. Farrier rules apply.
Blacksmith's Auction
Auction of Demonstration Items
The Auction of Demonstration Items is the opportunity to take home artistic and useful pieces created by the demonstrators. Watch the best craftsmen create beautiful ironwork and then a well placed bid will send the pieces home to cherish forever. All proceeds benefit the California Blacksmith Association.